IF YOU REQUIRE URGENT MEDICAL ASSISTANCE WHICH CANNOT WAIT UNTIL THE SURGERY REOPENS, PLEASE CALL 111. CALLS TO THIS NHS SERVICE ARE FREE FROM BOTH LANDLINES AND MOBILES.


- Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 kg/m² or more (or 37.5 kg/m² for people from minority ethnic family backgrounds)

- Have at least four of the following long-term conditions:

1.    Type 2 diabetes

2.    Hypertension (high blood pressure)

3.    Dyslipidaemia

4.    Established cardiovascular disease

5.    Obstructive sleep apnoea

However, this is not yet available in our area, below is a link to our ICB for more information:

https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/your-health/prescribing/statements/mounjaro-tirzepatide/

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Your local urgent treatment centres are open 365 days a year and can treat non-life-threatening illness and injury and have x-ray facilities. The two nearest to Warrington are:

Widnes         ►Runcorn

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Your local pharmacy can support you with seven common illnesses without needing a GP appointment.

► This free service is funded by NHS England

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Many people feel comfortable managing everyday minor ailments like coughs and colds themselves, particularly when they feel confident in recognising the symptoms and have successfully used over-the-counter medicine before.

NHS A-Z Health Conditions for self-diagnosis of non-serious medical issues.

►Cheshire and Merseyside NHS: Explore Self-Care for Your Well-being

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